The MV Ocean Divine, previously known as the Ocean Dancer, is a luxury steel hulled boat that provides an outstanding 5-star service, unforgettable meals and, most important, amazing Maldives liveaboard diving trips. Comfort and service quality are key components of what makes their cruises special.

Sleeping 14 divers, the boat is beautifully appointed with a huge air-conditioned saloon, where there is plenty of lounging space as well as all the entertainment facilities you could wish for, including large plasma TV, DVD player, music system, Wi-Fi internet facilities, books and games.

The liveaboard cabins are of a similarly high standard, all featuring 1 double bed and 1 single bed, telephones and high-spec ensuite bathrooms. Each cabin also has the added luxury of a flat screen TV and DVD player for your in-room entertainment.

There is a 16 metre dive boat which accompanies the Ocean Divine, and which can whisk you to the Maldives dive sites in next to no time. All diving takes place from this accompanying boat, complete with its own compressors and nitrox system, so the dive deck on the Ocean Divine has been converted to a partially shared relaxation area, providing even more space for its guests.

As if the space and comfort of the boat was not enough, the Ocean Divine also has a spa service which provides a range of massage services and skin treatments during trips.

How to get there: Ocean Divine's liveaboard trips depart from Male. For more information see our How to Get to the Maldives section. The last dive of the trip will be at around 11:00 hrs on the second last day of the trip. Please wait at least 18 hours before flying after diving.

Non-diver rate: None.

Single supplement (if you do not want to share accommodation): This is optional - single travellers may choose to share a cabin or pay a supplement of 65% of the published price.

Dive clubs and group discounts: See whole boat charter rate below, equivalent to pay for 13 guests and 1 additional person can join the cruise in a Deluxe stateroom free of charge (total 14 guests).

There are 6 Deluxe and 2 Master staterooms on the lower deck. The Deluxe staterooms have a single bed and a double bed side-by-side. The Master staterooms have a lower double bed and an upper single bed. All staterooms are en-suite (have private bathrooms) and can be used for double or twin occupancy.

All of the dives are made from a fully equipped 16 metre dive tender so there is no need to shift scuba gear back and forth to the main boat. The Dhoni tender is equipped with a camera table, rinse tank, wet suit dryer, and tea & coffee facilities.

"The boat was fantastic with great facilities. The equipment was good. We used our own so I can't comment on the rental equipment. However, the dive boat was very nice and spacious. The staff was extremely helpful and always seemed to be right there when I needed help." - Stephanie Sperling, USA, 9 March 2011...